We are Parabellum Firearms Training based in Brewster, NY. We have over 20 years of combined experience assisting individuals in obtaining their pistol licenses and learning how to safely handle firearms.

The licensing process may appear overwhelming. We have developed a simple system to help you through the process. You start by answering some online questions. We use that information to assist you in completing the application package with all necessary forms and supporting documents. We are the fastest and most effective way to apply for a NY pistol permit.

Yes, you absolutely can go through the application process on your own. Just know that there are a lot of different forms and documents that need to be prepared in order to successfully get through the permit process. Many of the Counties have instructions that are difficult to understand. Westchester County's application is almost 40 pages long spread over 7 different forms. Their separate instruction booklet is 46 pages alone. If your application is submitted with missing or incorrect information, it can be sent back to you, delayed for months, or denied. Our team has the experience to fully review your application to make sure it meets all State and County requirements. If you have any convictions or negative interactions with the criminal justice system, we can help you. Our process includes obtaining necessary letter of explanation, and letters of disposition to help support your application.

New York State requires a 16-hour firearms safety course including live fire training. This course must be delivered by NY State approved instructors. Our team includes licensed and insured professional instructors who are approved to conduct the NYS 16-hr course. We provide cost effective group classes, or can schedule private classes based on your needs. We also provide all levels of firearms training including marksmanship and advanced self defense tactics. Please see the training page of this website for more information.

Our system helps client quickly generate all the necessary documents to apply for a pistol permit. Each County has a different process and times vary. For example, Westchester County requires you to schedule an appointment to submit your application and get fingerprinted. They also require that your application packet is complete before scheduling the appointment. Once you submit the paperwork to your County, it can take 3-6 months to approve or deny your pistol license.

Some counties, like Westchester require applicants to conditionally own a firearm before a firearm license can be issued. This means purchasing a handgun which is then stored with the selling dealer until your permit is issued, or co-registering a handgun that belongs to any person with a pistol license that resides in your home. Parabellum is a fully licensed firearms dealer. We can help you find the handgun that is right for you, or assist you with the co-registering process.

Your personal information is kept confidential. It is not shared with any other agencies or authorities. We do not sell any of your information to anyone. We are a Federal and State licensed company and abide by all regulations regarding personal information.

Our system is the simplest and quickest way to obtain your pistol permit. We provide easy to follow instructions. We review all your documents and ensure that they comply with State and County rules. You will only be charged AFTER your forms are completed. We have a long track record of helping people successfully get their permits throughout NY State and New York City.

We are very experienced in assisting people with prior convictions or other complications. We guide you through explaining past situations. If you have any convictions or negative interactions with the criminal justice system, we can help you. Our process includes obtaining necessary letter of explanation, and letters of disposition to help support your application. We review your initial response to our confidential questionnaire for FREE. We will then let you know if you are eligible to get a pistol permit and how we can assist you.

YES All Counties require that you get fingerprinted by one of their law enforcement agencies. School teachers, coaches and employees of federal agencies are NOT exempt from this requirement.